Senior Financial Analyst II, Inventory Control

Burlington Helping Burlington

Senior Financial Analyst delivering accurate reporting and analysis to reduce retail theft and shortage at Burlington. Collaborating with various teams to propose actionable improvements and insights.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeBurlington • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for clear and accurate presentation of results and recommendations to management following each inventory, including key metrics, changes in performance and key findings
Coordinate Physical Inventory Reconciliations and analysis in addition to coordinating timing, execution and reporting of physical inventory
Provide shrink reporting and analytics to Executive team and business partners
Develop and maintain partner relationships with business units and corporate stakeholders (IT, Shortage Control, Asset Protection, Merchandising, Finance, DC, Logistics, etc.)
Seek out process efficiencies and improvements
Create Value-added reporting including KPI’s and Monthly Reporting Metrics
Propose new ideas and opportunities for reducing shortage based on performance trends and industry developments
Stay up to date on industry trends in shortage.
Demonstrate a good understanding and knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls and apply them to daily functions
Collaboratively work with other business partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
3-4 years inventory / accounting background, concentration in data analytics and reporting
Retail experience with shortage focus strongly preferred
Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
Passion for data, analytics and pushing business innovation
Understanding of business, accounting and inventory policies as it relates to Retail Shortage
Demonstrated understanding of the inventory flow and inventory accounting policies
Skilled at financial analysis, recognizing trends and communicating results
Excellent written and verbal communication with emphasis on strong interpersonal skills
Experience working with multiple levels of management and in cross-functional environments
Proven ability to work both independently and cross-functionally to drive projects to completion
Ability to adapt to changing business environment
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Advanced Excel skills
Strong PowerPoint skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
401(k) plan
competitive wages
flexible hours
associate discount

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Hard Skills & Tools

Financial AnalysisInventory Flow UnderstandingKPI DevelopmentShrink ReportingPerformance Trend Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills